Tag: Jeff Backus

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that the Detroit Lions have placed their franchise tag on DE Cliff Avril. Detroit reportedly spent much of...

Philip Zaroo of Mlive.com reports that discussions between the Detroit Lions and Calvin Johnson are "progressing along," according to Lions GM Martin Mayhew. Detroit is trying...

Lions DE Cliff Avril was a hot topic last week after he mentioned that he would consider holding...

Mikel Leshoure Dave Brikett of the Detroit Free Press writes that Lions RB Mikel Leshoure is entering the "final stages" of his rehab after tearing...

Dave Brikett of the Detroit Free Press writes that the Lions "won't have much cap room" during free agency...

Cliff Avril  Bob Wojnowski of the Detroit News writes that the Detroit Lions top priority this offseason should be to come to...

Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio writes that sources close to the situation mentioned that OT Leonard Davis will be...

Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reported yesterday that Detroit Lions OT Jeff Backus has sustained a partial tear...

The Bears chose to bring in Mike Martz this offseason to bolster their offensive attack but if this years...